Frühjahrskirmes Bochum-Linden

Frühjahrskirmes Bochum-Linden — the Kirmes season start in southern Bochum

When the carousels in the Bochum district of Linden start moving for the first time of the year around May 1st, it marks the start of the Kirmes season for the southern district of Bochum-Süd. From May 1st to 4th, 2026, the Frühjahrskirmes Linden will take place at Willi-Hopmann-Platz in front of the Liebfrauenkirche — four days of Volksfest atmosphere in the heart of the district.

Willi-Hopmann-Platz — the Kirmes location

Willi-Hopmann-Platz is located in the middle of Linden, on the central Hattinger Straße. The backdrop: the Liebfrauenkirche on one side, residential streets and retail on the other. The square and a section of Hattinger Straße will be closed for the Kirmes days; the rides and stalls will be arranged around the square.

Rides and Stalls

The Frühjahrskirmes Linden is a classic family funfair — not a huge mega-Kirmes like the Cranger Kirmes or the Bochumer Maiabendkirmes, but a manageable, familiar Volksfest with a family atmosphere. On the program:

• Dodgems — the classic, a meeting point for youth and families
• Chain carousel with a view of the Liebfrauenkirche
• Children's rides (mini carousels, bouncy castles)
• Game stalls (shooting gallery, dice, dart throwing — with shooting gallery prizes)
• Food and drink — candied almonds, crêpes, bratwurst, fries, sweets, drink stands, freshly tapped beer

Program Highlights

Friday, May 1st, 2026 — Opening

• 2:00 PM — First opening with 15 minutes of free rides as an opening special
• 7:00 PM — Official opening by the Mayor of Bochum

Saturday-Sunday, May 2nd-3rd, 2026

• Full operation all day from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Highest visitor attraction on Saturday evening

Monday, May 4th, 2026 — Family Day

• Family prices, discounts for children
• Children's program and special promotions at the stalls
• Closing at 10:00 PM

Bochum-Linden — the district in the south

The district of Linden is located in the Bochum-Süd district, on the axis between Bochum-Mitte and Hattingen, on both sides of Hattinger Straße. With around 20,000 inhabitants, Linden is one of Bochum's largest districts — a well-established residential district with a distinct identity, its own retail structure, and several Volksfest and Kirmes events throughout the year. The Frühjahrskirmes is the first highlight of the district's season.

Bochum — a major city in the heart of the Ruhr area

The independent city of Bochum, with around 365,000 inhabitants, is located in the center of the Ruhr area. Bochum Marketing GmbH, as the organizer, coordinates a dense network of district and city center festivals throughout the year — the Frühjahrskirmes Linden is one of the most traditional district Kirmes events on the calendar.